Dean Pelekanos
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Pelekanos with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2020. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dean Pelekanos | ||
| Date of birth | 5 January 2001[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sabah | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2018 | Blacktown City | ||
| 2019–2020 | Western Sydney Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Western Sydney Wanderers NPL | 21 | (2) |
| 2023 | St George City | 27 | (2) |
| 2024 | Rockdale Ilinden | 29 | (2) |
| 2024–2025 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 14 | (0) |
| 2025– | Sabah | 14 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 March 2026 | |||
Dean Pelekanos (born 5 January 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League club Sabah.[2]
Early life
Pelekanos was born in Sydney[3] and raised in Glenwood, New South Wales.[4] He piqued interest in football at the age of three and became a foundation member of Western Sydney Wanderers when he was eleven.[4][5] Pelekanos attended Parklea Public School before being enrolled at Hills Sports High School, where he also played rugby league.[4] Outside of football, Pelekanos is a music enthusiasts and raps in his free time.[4]
Career
Pelekanos began his football career, initially as a centre back, with Blacktown City in their under-12s and progressed through their youth ranks until his departure from the under-17s.[5][6] He joined Western Sydney Wanderers Youth in 2019, where he was named captain in their National Premier Leagues squad.[5][7]
After helping the Wanderers to promotion from NSW League Two, Pelekanos signed for newly-promoted St George City prior to the 2023 season.[8]
References
- ^ "D. Pelekanos: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Sabah squad list season 25/26". officialsabahfc. 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Pelekanos embracing NPL 1". Western Sydney Wanderers. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
I've been living in Western Sydney my whole life...
- ^ a b c d Lulham, Amanda (11 November 2020). "Wanderers teen Dean Pelekanos on mission to make A-League debut". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ a b c "Pelekanos embracing NPL 1". Western Sydney Wanderers. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Wanderers youth player Dean Pelekanos determined to move up the ranks". The Greek Herald. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "All eyes on Pelekanos". Western Sydney Wanderers. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Pelekanos' chance to shine with St George City". NPL NSW Men's. Football NSW. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.